Kelly Flynn is a C.P.A., so her day starts off with firing up her laptop in her cottage “home office” across from the Lambspun knitting and fiber shop in Fort Connor, Colorado. Having been a C.P.A. myself years ago, I know that numbers and accounts dominate Kelly’s professional world. Balancing accounts is actually a satisfying experience, believe it or not. And the nice thing about Accounting is when the accounts do not balance, there’s always a reason. And often it’s easy to find, as opposed to the Real World. Someone with an analytical mind like Kelly can always find the reason. It may take a while, but “numbers” will make sense. Unlike people.
In the past twelve Kelly Flynn Knitting Mysteries, Kelly has solved many different mysteries and in the process—-discovered who the real murderer was in each case. In mystery fiction, the police usually are concentrating their investigation on someone else. And that provides an additional challenge to someone as naturally analytical as Kelly. We mystery authors make sure our Sleuths uncover new information that the professional investigators have either overlooked or didn’t know about.
That’s one of the fun things about writing murder mysteries: planting clues. Readers want to try and solve the mysteries before the Sleuth does, so I usually plant at least fifteen clues for each Kelly Flynn mystery. I’ve also used many and varied ways of . . . ahem. . . killing people. 🙂 Actually, it’s a lot of fun. Let’s see—-the last twelve victims have been strangled, killed by a blow to the head with a very heavy blunt object, killed by drinking a sugary latte laced with an overdose of sleeping pills, hit with a shovel to the side of the head which causes massive bleeding in the brain and a speedy death if not treated, shot someone, run someone down with a car and left them to die in the dark and deserted city street, caused someone to fall over a balcony at a house in the mountains where they fell to their death, another poisoning with—-yes, folks, one of those sugary, super sweet latte coffees. Those things are so sweet, they make my teeth hurt. I swear, you could put rat poison in them and the victim would never notice. (heh heh heh) Kind of makes you hesitate to order another of those coffees, doesn’t it? Do you have any enemies?
Let’s see—-where was I in my litany of murder—-oh, yes, after the 2nd sugary coffee death (where the killer used sleeping pills), there was a good old-fashioned shooting. Killer put gun up to victim’s head and shot them. In last year’s 12th Kelly Flynn mystery, the killer slit the victim’s throat. Messy, but effective. And, Dear Readers, you will just have to wait and see how the victim is killed in the next Kelly Flynn, #13, Purl Up and Die. It will be available in bookstores and online June 2nd. I hope you give it a try. 🙂
You can read more about Kelly in Purl Up and Die, the 13th book in the “Kelly Flynn” mystery series, published by Berkley Prime Crime. The first book in the series is Knit One, Kill Two.
GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 12 a.m. eastern on June 15 for the chance to win a copy of Purl Up and Die. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be notified within 48 hours after giveaway closes and you will have three days to respond after being contacted or another winner will be selected. Make sure to check your SPAM folder.
About the author
Maggie Sefton is the New York Times bestselling author of Knitting Mystery series (Berkeley Prime Crime). Her debut knitting mystery, Knit One, Kill Two, was named an Agatha Award finalist in 2005. Maggie also writes the Molly Malone Suspense Mysteries. Sefton was born in Richmond, Va., and grew up in Arlington, Va. She is a former certified public accountant, and now resides in Fort Collins, Colo. Visit the author online at MaggieSefton.com.
I can’t wait to read this book. Thank you for the chance.
I love this series, its one of my top 3 favorite cozy series of all time I always enjoy Kelly and friends next murder adventure. With each new release the series is better and better. Thank you for the opportunity to win this fabulous book !
I will definitely read this book and would love to win a copy.
I need to check out the books in the “Kelly Flynn” mystery series for they sounds exciting! Thank you for the giveaway.
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I discovered my first Kelly Flynn mystery years ago at the library. I have been hooked ever since. So glad to see a new one coming out. Thank you for the chance to win.
Time to play catch up with this series!
A favorite author of mine, thanks for the chance 🙂
Can’t wait to read this one love the.other books in series. Thanks for.chance
Thank you for the chance to win this book
Sounds great!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!!
Wonderful litany of murders!
I will watch carefully whenever getting a latte. You just never know who you might have annoyed.
Being a C.P.A. is much like a mystery. One digit put in the wrong spot and it will put a monkey wrench into the plot/solution. Thanks for the review and the chance to win a copy. robeader53@yahoo.com
This series was my introduction to cozies some years ago – and now I’m a BIG fan of cozies and Maggie.
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I live in Fort Collins, Colorado which is the town that Fort Connor is based on. Knowing the town and surrounding area makes the series that much more enjoyable for me.
sounds like a very interesting read, gl 2 all
Can’t wait to get my hands on this one. Have thoroughly enjoyed the series so far. thanks.
This one is a must have. Let me win it, please!
Sounds like a great read.
Can’t wait to read this book. Thankyou for the opportunity.
I often skip reading these posts, but not this time. I’m glad I didn’t, this sounds like an interesting series.
An interesting and unique book which interests me greatly. Thanks for this great giveaway.
I love the combination of knitting and murder–now that I know there’s at least 15 clues, I’ll be sure to look for them–I’m looking forward to this installment.
Knitting and a murder mystery — what’s not to love! Thanks for the opportunity to win.📖📚
Love the combo of knitting and mystery.
Looks like a great read! Thanks for the opportunity!
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I love this series!
As an accountant, this is a must read for me
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How did I miss this series? Sounds very good! Thanks Dru Ann and Maggie.
I love reading mysteries in which the sleuth has an analytical mind, instead of merely stumbling and bumbling through, actually solves the crime. This fits the bill. Plus, knitting, wow!
Maggie’s right, I always want to solve the crime first. Sometimes if the story is written just right I get the chance to feel very superior. Thanks for the chance to in Purl Up and Die
I love Maggie’s books and look forward to this one.
I’ve read every one of your books and enjoy them immensely. I love finding an author who writes a continuing series. I get
to know the characters and try to imagine what they look like and what that shops and homes look like too. Thank you for many hours of pleasurable reading.
I really like Maggie Sefton
I love Maggie Sefton’s books!
Love the series can’t wait to read New book
Kelly’s addiction to coffee always triggers me to grab a cup when I’m enjoying Maggie’s books! It was wonderful to meet her at Rhinebeck last year. I’d love to win this book … it’s on my summer reading list!
I live in anticipation of the next Kelly Flynn book. Such well developed characters and what better life than sitting around a table with good friends, knitting and drinking coffee. Maggie Sefton has created a series that takes me away to the place I love doing the things I love!
I am completed “hooked” on this series and am looking forward to reading the latest installment!
12 murders and you still think Duck is a safe place to visit???
I have always loved this series. Murder and knitting seemed to go together so well! I am glad a new book is out.
Oh my gosh, I’m 12 books behind in this series. Maybe because I crochet a little and knit not. Lately I’ve been trying to learn to embroider. I have enjoyed dabbling in many kinds of threads over the years, but have basically run out of room for storing all that material for quilts. Perhaps one day I’ll tackle two needles, but in the meantime I’d like to read knitting mysteries.
I love Kelly!
I love this series and would love to win a copy of the new book!
This is one of my favorite series. I love Kelly and her friends.
A series with the BEST covers!!!!
Thanx for the giveaway….
I love this series! Thanks for the chance!
This is a fun series. Glad to see a new one.
This book series sounds wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I always wanted to read this series, I’ll have to start it next. Trouble is I have so many I
want to read. I love the cozy craft mystery books. Thanks for the giveaway.
This sounds like a good mystery read.
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